Merritt Island Beef O Brady's
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Merritt Island Beef O Brady's, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Merritt Island restaurant, which scores around 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water at 87°F next to steam well. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Jon expired 2/22/26
53A-03-7
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Tile at men's urinal is cracked
36-51-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out. Large hole in side of dumpster
33-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Shelf over make line island. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Cooking oil containers on rear deck. Operator moved inside **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). On rear deck. Operator moved inside **Corrected On-Site**
25-11-5
61
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler wings (58F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over soda bibs behind the bar. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing floor tiles.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under triple sink in kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard shipping containers being reused to store foods in coolers.
25-32-4
61
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over make line and prep areas are soiled
23-03-4
95
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
32
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw salmon fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In flip top of reach in cooler at fry station wings (51F - Cold Holding). Wings have been in unit over night
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at fry station wings (51F - Cold Holding). Wings have been in unit over night
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In bottom of reach in cooler near fry station. Raw chicken and raw shrimp stored on shelf over sauces. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Eden has been employed for roughly 4 months and has not been certified
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon fully thawed in sealed packaging bearing thawing requirements
06-09-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Lower section of reach in cooler for fry station
29-49-6
43
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen stored above prep table **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handled dirty dishes, then changed gloves, no handwash. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector pan in ice machine soiled.
22-02-4
61
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 150 packets of creamer packets dated 11-27-22.
01B-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler next to walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop croutons. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Merritt Island Beef O Brady's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Merritt Island Beef O Brady's on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Merritt Island Beef O Brady's?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Merritt Island Beef O Brady's.
How does Merritt Island Beef O Brady's compare to other restaurants in Merritt Island?
Merritt Island Beef O Brady's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Merritt Island average of 77.
Has Merritt Island Beef O Brady's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Merritt Island Beef O Brady's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Merritt Island Beef O Brady's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Merritt Island Beef O Brady's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Merritt Island Beef O Brady's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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